Six-Year ( ) Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)

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1 Six-Year ( ) Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Kelli Linville, Mayor Ted Carlson, Public Works Director City Council Members Cathy Lehman - 3rd Ward, 2014 Council President Terry Bornemann - 5th Ward, 2014 Council President Pro Tempore Gene Knutson - 2nd Ward, 2014 Mayor Pro Tempore Jack Weiss 1st Ward Pinky Vargas - 4th Ward Michael Lilliquist 6th Ward Roxanne Murphy - At Large Public Review Process Posted on City Web site for Public Review: May 6, 2014 Transportation Commission Discussion: May 13, 2014 Public Works Advisory Board Discussion: May 13, 2014 City Council Public Hearing: June 9, 2014 City Council Work Session to adopt: June 23, 2014 Submittal to Washington State: June 24, 2014 Adopted June 23, 2014 Prepared by Chris Comeau, AICP, Transportation Planner

2 Transportation Planning Documents The Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) is available from the Public Works Department at 2 nd floor, Bellingham City Hall, 210 Lottie Street or on the City of Bellingham web site at: The Transportation Element of the 2006 Bellingham Comprehensive Plan is available on the City of Bellingham web site at: Public Works Transportation Planning staff may be contacted by telephone at (360) or by , as listed below. Chris Comeau, AICP, Transportation Planner... ccomeau@cob.org

3 State Law Requirements for Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) RCW Perpetual advanced six-year plans for coordinated transportation program expenditures -- Nonmotorized transportation -- Railroad right-of-way. (1) The legislative body of each city and town, pursuant to one or more public hearings thereon, shall prepare and adopt a comprehensive transportation program for the ensuing six calendar years. If the city or town has adopted a comprehensive plan pursuant to chapter or 35A.63 RCW, the inherent authority of a first-class city derived from its charter, or chapter 36.70A RCW, the program shall be consistent with this comprehensive plan. The program shall include any new or enhanced bicycle or pedestrian facilities identified pursuant to RCW 36.70A.070(6) or other applicable changes that promote nonmotorized transit. The program shall be filed with the secretary of transportation not more than thirty days after its adoption. Annually thereafter the legislative body of each city and town shall review the work accomplished under the program and determine current city transportation needs. Based on these findings each such legislative body shall prepare and after public hearings thereon adopt a revised and extended comprehensive transportation program before July 1st of each year, and each oneyear extension and revision shall be filed with the secretary of transportation not more than thirty days after its adoption. The purpose of this section is to assure that each city and town shall perpetually have available advanced plans looking to the future for not less than six years as a guide in carrying out a coordinated transportation program. The program may at any time be revised by a majority of the legislative body of a city or town, but only after a public hearing. The six-year plan for each city or town shall specifically set forth those projects and programs of regional significance for inclusion in the transportation improvement program within that region. (2) Each six-year transportation program forwarded to the secretary in compliance with subsection (1) of this section shall contain information as to how a city or town will expend its moneys, including funds made available pursuant to chapter RCW, for nonmotorized transportation purposes. (3) Each six-year transportation program forwarded to the secretary in compliance with subsection (1) of this section shall contain information as to how a city or town shall act to preserve railroad right-of-way in the event the railroad ceases to operate in the city's or town's jurisdiction.

4 Funding Source Definitions NOTE: All funding sources listed below are affected by frequent changes in economic conditions, funding levels, and eligibility and funding criteria. Local Funding Sources Bellingham Street Fund: Public Works Street Fund comprised of motor vehicle gas tax and 42.5% of the total sales tax collected by the City of Bellingham. Bellingham Real Estate Excise Tax (REET): Comprised of 1/2 of 1% of the total real estate revenue for a given year. REET funding is divided into first ¼ and second ¼ and can be used for limited types of transportation projects. Bellingham Transportation Benefit District (TBD): Comprised of 0.2 cents of the total 8.7 cents per dollar annual sales tax receipts collected within City limits to fund the following specific transportation needs: arterial resurfacing, WTA bus service, and non-motorized transportation infrastructure. The Bellingham TBD was approved by voters, is governed by the TBD Board of Directors, and is effective January 1, 2011 to December 31, Bellingham Transportation Impact Fees (TIF): The proportional share contribution from private developments for annual transportation investments citywide per BMC Washington State Funding Sources Transportation Improvement Board (TIB): State grant funding for urban arterials and sidewalks. TIB is one of Bellingham s primary grant funding sources. State: State administered grant funding programs, such as WSDOT Bicycle and Pedestrian grants or State-funded Safe Routes to School (SR2S) grants. Also includes State-funded educational institutions such as Western Washington University (WWU), Whatcom Community College (WCC), and Bellingham Technical College (BTC). WSDOT: Washington State Department of Transportation biennium budget - State Funding administered through WSDOT. Federal Funding Sources Federal: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), Federal Transit Authority (FTA), or U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) administered grant funding programs, including federal Safe Routes to School (SR2S) and Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) funding. Highway Bridge Program (HBP): Provides federal funds for structural repair or replacement administered by Washington State Bridge Replacement Advisory Committee (BRAC). Surface Transportation Program (STP): Provides federal funds to construct, maintain, and expand eligible regionally important arterial street systems. Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP): Provides federal funds to construct and enhance facilities for non-motorized transportation modes. Private and Other Partnerships Transportation Impact Fees, Whatcom County, Economic Development Investment (EDI), Whatcom Transportation Authority (WTA), private business investment, private mitigation, etc.

5 Projects in Design/Construction during 2014 (Not included in TIP) FUNDING PROJECT CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS SOURCE BUDGET ACTIVITY Arte rial Resurfacing Pro gronn Street 1,330,000 Vario u s Streets 2013 Over lay TBD Resurfacing 1,540,000 a.) Electric Ave: Ohio St to M>or St Resl 'foce Summer b.) 14th Street S. Gnrden to Bennett Resl 'foce Summer c.) Hawthom: Fielston to 12th St. Resl 'face Summer d.) Kellogg: l'v'eridinn to Deemer Resl 'face Summer Project Total 2,870,000 James Sb'eet Bridge Repla~me nt Street 624,000 [Requires 6-monr/1 closure of James Street] 1st 114 REET 100,000 (ER--009) Federal BRAC 2, Project Total 3,219,000 Completed December J ames Sb'eet Pha se 1 Multimodal Corridor S1reet 100,000 lm1>rovements (t um lane, sidewalk, l~k e lanes) 1st 114 REET 100,000 (Orchard to Sunset Pond Park) State TIB (ES-318) Project Total 1,450,000 Completed December Che stnut-bay Bridge Rehabilita ti on & Repair Federal BRAC 2,647,000 Add bike lanes, ren1ove weiaht restrictions ProiectTotal 2,647,000 Completed Surn1ner W hatcom Transit Authority TBDTransit Contract Sunday & Supplen1ental Transit Service in Sham Transit Reser-..e Contract 2011, Fund Non-Motorized Transportation Projects TBD Non-Motorized 1,540,000 Various Sidewalk and Intersection Projects Non-Motor ReseM 0 a.) 25th Street sidewalks and bike lanes - both sides (Bill fv'<:oonald - Douglas) Construct Summer 2014 b.) Eliza A\enue sidewalk and bike lane - west side (Wes te~ y - Kellogg) Delayed to S<1mm<>r 2015' c.) Ohio/Ellis intersection crossing impro\ements Delayed to St1mm<>r 2015' d.l Ohio Street bike lanes - oarkino removal one side IComwall to Statel Delaved to Summ<>r 2015' e.) Wlatcom Creek MJltiuse Trail bridge reconstruction Construct Summer 2014 f. ) Railroad Crossing Safety Improvements South Bay Trail at Boulewrd Park Construct Sum1ner 2014 Pro;ects <ll>l yed due to loss of pro;ect enqineerinq <tbff Alabama Street Corridor, Ph ase 1 Street Phase 1Stunv Rood Diet Feasibility & Safety lmpro\'ement.ana l~ i s WfATransit 5,000 Study Complete Morch (Cornwall to St Claire) ProjectTotol 49,000 Council Decision J une 201 4

6 Transportation Improvement Projects (Fund PaKe 1) Cost I rim t s 00' ) 0 4 Ila s ~ PROJECT FUllltNG Previous FUDD No. PROJECT DESCRIPTION SOURCE Bud<Mlt TOTALS Annual Arterial Stre et Street 1, ,300 2,370 2,440 2,515 1 Pavement Res urfacing ' TBD Resurface 1,540 1, ,667 1,700 1,733 1, Increase annual sales tax % Subtotal Whatcom Transportation AuthOrity' TBD Contract 1,540 1,000 1, ( 2 Contract Supplerrental Transit Transit Raserve ,667 1,700 1,733 1,767 Service n BelilahamlExoires 3/14/16) Subtotal Non-Motorized Transportation' TBD l'm-m:ltor 1,540 1,447 1,473 1,502 1,530 1,563 1,592 3 Various Aedestrian and Bicycle 10% Reserve rn nfrastructure nnrovenmts Subtotal Cart Cozier Safe School Routes Street 27 Lincoln/Fbtter nlersection & Qossing Federal SR2S 237 Build Gladstone sidewalk (north side) Subtotal Lincoln Street Sidewalk Street 15 Improvements W'MJ 50 5 (WWU.WTA Park -t{.ride) WTA 15 (Byron to Mlple) State Tll 270 Build Subtotal Alabama St Corridor, Phase 2 Street (Resurface ES-466 Sal ety n1jroverrents Federal HSP 1,461 Build Subtotal 1, ,336 7 State/Laurel Peclestrian Safety Federal HSP 350 Build Qirb extensions, crosswalks, sidewalk Subtotal Granary-Bloedel Ave, Phase 1 Federal 6,700 Build (Rieder to BIOedel to Comrercial) Subtotal 6,700 6,700 9 Bloedel Avenue, Phase 2 Street 1500 Build (Conmercial to Comw all) Subtotal , Arctic Avenue Multimodal Arterial F'Hvale Mllgation 2,100 Build W. Bakerview Rd to Mlhogany Ave Subtotal 2,100 2, James/Woodstock Intersection Federal SlP-R 1,850 Build Safety Improvements (ES-318) Subtotal ,850 Mahogany Avenue Sir t 500 1,250 Mullimodal Arterial Federal SlP 1, East-West arterial access between Stale Tll 2,250 N:lrthw est Ave and Pacrtic Hi;hw ay F'Hvale/Ulkn<M' n 750 Subtotal 3, , ,000 James/Bakerview Intersection 2nd 1/4 Fer 120 Safety Improvements Federal SlP-R (Expandable roundaliout) PHvate Mllgation ES-473 Ulknow n 3,420 Subtotal 505 3,420 3,925 West Maplewood Avenue TBD Resurface Mullimodal Improvem ents Ulknow n 895 (N:lrthw estto Alderwood) Subtotal ,685

7 Transportation Improvement Projects (Fund Pai:e 2) Cost Estimates OOO's 2014 Dollars F\IDNG Previous FlJ03) PROJECT No. PROJECT DESCRIPTION sornce Budoet TOTALS West Horton Road Multimodal Street Corridor Improvements-Phase 1 Pvt - Trillium (Current term inus to Aldrich Road) Federal STFlR 500 Ulknown 4,000 ES-399 Subtotal 1,312 4, Boulevard Park to Cornwall Park 1st 1/4 REET 150 OVerwater Pedestrian Walkway Federal 2, (Boulevard Pall< to Waterfront) Greenways ,900 Parks Departm!nt ParklrrpactFee 600 Ulknown 2,500 Orchard Drive Extension Street 82~ and Bay to Baker Trail Federal STFlR 1,000 Subtotal 2, ,500 9, (ES440) M.ittln-odal Grad~Separated Greenwavs ,500 O'ossilg of nterstate 5 from Pit Mtigation Birchw ood/squalicum to James St Ulknown 6,500 Subtotal 2, ,000 11,000 James Street Street 18 Multimodal Improvements Pit.... (8lst Orchard to Bakerview) Ulknown 7,500 ES-498 Subtotal 7,500 7,500 North James Street Pit 19 Multimodal Arterial Connection Ulknown 3,000 (Gooding to Van VWck) Subtotal 3,000 3,000 Northwest Ave / W. Bakervlew Rd. Pit 20 Intersection Safety Improvement Ulknown 25C N'.lflh lea: W. Bakerview to Aldrich) Subtotal Commercial Green Loop Street 21 (Bloedel Ave to Shoreline) Ulknown 2,200 Subtotal 2,200 2,200 NorthshOre Drive lbo l'tln-mltor 22 Non-motorized Improvements Ulknown 7,000 (Britton Road lo aty lillits) Subtotal 7,000 7,000 West Bakerview/lnterstate 5 WSOOT 23 New Northbound On-Ramp Pit -. (east side of freeway) Ulknown 10,000 Subtotal 10,000 10,000

8 Transportation Improvement Projects (Fund Pagt 3) FlltONG Previous FlNEl PROJECT It>. PROJECT DESCRIPTION SOLRCE Budget' TOTALS TIPP ECT FU ES ES TOTAL TIP R,tjOING BY SOURCE Previous FlNEl Budget os Estin tes (O 's) o 4 Ila s TOTAL STREET FUNDS 5,855 2,165 2,230 TOT AL TRANSPORTATION 13eEFlT llstrict 4,620 4,821 4,899 TOTAL 1st 114 RE T FLtlDS TOT AL 2nd 114 REET FUNJS OTAL STATERK>S TOTAL FlllffiAL FUNDS TOTAL PRIVATE FUNDS 2, TOTAL OHIR(Gree nways, Port, Ell, WTA, etc) ,500 1,500 0 TOTAL ln<nown FUNJS ,950 7,500 22,450 46,900 TOTAL TIP FUNJS 39,186 7,786 11,629 7,301 25,920 15,139 30, ,227 1tite: "Previous Budget" includes 2014 Construction Projects

9 l i.. :, i, Cityoi Be lingham WASHINGTON TIP Proj ect Locations 1. Arterial Resurfacing =Varies 2. WTA Transit Enhancements =Varies 3. TBD Non-motorized =Varies, 1-' ' ' ~,. _,.. j -. ~ I Airport Bellingham Bay Legend --PRINCR'J.ROVTE - - PROPOSED PRINCIPl'L ROOTE --SEOON04w=t'f ROllTE PROPOSED SECON!>ARV ROJTE --00!.LECTOR ROUTE --- PROPOSEO COUECTORROVTE....._... 'NOTC:-R""6 ~ UGA ~ &COl.rrty <Ce~ 0 l,000 uoo "'800 "' NORTH May 2014

10 Project #1: Annual Arterial Pavement Resurfacing Program (Goal: 5% of Arterial Street Network Per Year) PROJECT NARRATIVE: Annual maintenance of existing arterial streets and bicycle lanes to protect the City s investment in these facilities and to ensure an adequate quality driving and riding surface at an optimized life-cycle cost. Presuming a 20-year life cycle, approximately 5% of the City s arterial streets require resurfacing each year, but that goal has not been achieved due to funding shortfalls. In November 2010, Proposition 1 was approved by Bellingham voters to establish a Transportation Benefit District (TBD) with the specific purpose of using TBD revenue to supplement the City Street Fund for arterial resurfacing through the year MULTIMODAL TRANSPORTATION BENEFITS: Automobiles represent the dominant mode choice of travelers on the multimodal transportation network, but adding bicycle lanes and curb extensions and crosswalks where possible - when arterial pavement resurfacing occurs also helps to expand the citywide bicycle and pedestrian networks and increases safety for all users. Arterial Street Maintenance Not Eligible No PROJECT STATUS: Annual program, ; Goal 5% of arterial street network per year

11 Project #2: Transit Service Enhancements PROJECT NARRATIVE: In November 2010, Proposition 1 was approved by Bellingham voters to establish a Transportation Benefit District (TBD) with the specific purpose of funding the restoration of Sunday public transit service in Bellingham. The City of Bellingham has contracted WTA to provide Sunday service through March 14 of 2016, as well as some additional transit routes. MULTIMODAL TRANSPORTATION BENEFITS: Restoration of Sunday bus service has added transit capacity, which may reduce traffic congestion to benefit the city-wide transportation network. PROJECT STATUS: The TBD revenue for transit is available through the year Transit not eligible No

12 Project #3: Non-Motorized Transportation Improvements PROJECT NARRATIVE: In November 2010, Proposition 1 was approved by Bellingham voters to establish a Transportation Benefit District (TBD) with the specific purpose of funding arterial resurfacing, transit, and non-motorized improvements in Bellingham. Nonmotorized improvements are primarily prioritized through the Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plans, but also through grant funding opportunities and other capital improvement needs. Nonmotorized funding is provided by revenue from the TBD through the year MULTIMODAL TRANSPORTATION BENEFITS: Additional sidewalk connections, crosswalks, and various bicycle facilities will help to complete the city-wide non-motorized transportation network. PROJECT STATUS: The TBD Board meets quarterly to discuss the status of TBD funds, projects in construction and/or design/engineering, and possible future projects. Yes, Transportation System Undetermined Eliza Avenue and Ohio Street bicycle lanes originally scheduled for 2014 delayed until Summer 2015 Recommended Non-Motorized Projects for 2015 and 2016 Details on next page Note: Plan estimates from Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plans (minus cost of signalized crossings of Alabama) and may be too high; Design and construction timing will depend on Public Works Engineering staff work load capacity Recommended Improvements Plan Estimate PE/Design/Construction 3.a. Kentucky/Nevada/Texas Bike Boulevard $130,000 Design 2014-Build b. Undine Street Sidewalks and Bike Boulevard $525,000 Design 2014-Build c. St. Paul Street Sidewalk and Bike Boulevard $525,000 Design 2014-Build d. Illinois Street Bicycle Boulevard $225,000 Design 2014-Build e. Grant Street Bike Boulevard: Illinois to Ohio $10,000 Design 2014-Build f. Michigan St Bike Boulevard: Maryland to Texas $12,000 Design 2014-Build % Non-motorized Reserve Local Match for Grants $160, Grant Applications 2016 Recommended Improvements Plan Estimate PE/Design/Construction 3.g. Alderwood Avenue Sidewalk and Bike Boulevard $350,000 (PE estimate) Design 2015-Build h. Lincoln/Meador/Grant/Ohio Climb/Shared Lanes $63,120 Design 2015-Build Ellis Street Bike Boulevard: Illinois to Kentucky $25,000 Design 2015-Build j. Moore-Texas Bike Boulevard: RR Trail to Nevada $12,000 Design 2015-Build % Non-motorized Reserve Local Match for Grants $160, Grant Applications

13 Project #3: Non-Motorized Transportation Improvements Recommended TBD Non-Motorized Projects for a. Kentucky/Nevada/Texas Bike Boulevard: Woburn to Cornwall $130,000 Design 2014-Build 2015 Regional bicycle boulevard crossing of I-5 along 1.62 miles on Texas Street from Woburn to Nevada, Kentucky, under I-5 to flashing crosswalk at James, to Cornwall Avenue bike lanes into downtown Bellingham. Top scoring Tier 1 project in Draft Bicycle Master Plan, connects to Undine, St. Paul, Moore, and Illinois bike boulevards. 3.b. Undine St Sidewalks and Bike Boulevard: Alabama to Texas $525,000 Design 2014-Build 2015 Sidewalks both sides of Undine connecting to pedestrian hybrid beacon (HAWK) signal constructed at Alabama/Undine in Tier 1 sidewalk gap and Tier 2 bicycle connection between the Railroad Trail, Roosevelt Park, and Kentucky/Nevada/Texas bicycle boulevard. 3.c. St. Paul St Sidewalks and Bike Boulevard: Alabama to Texas $525,000 Design 2014-Build 2015 Sidewalks both sides of St. Paul connecting to 4-way traffic signal to be constructed at Alabama/Undine in 2015 with marked crosswalks. Tier 1 sidewalk gap and Tier 2 bicycle connection between the Railroad Trail and the Kentucky/Nevada/Texas and Illinois bicycle boulevards. 3.d. Illinois St Bike Boulevard: Woburn to Cornwall $225,000 Design 2014-Build 2015 Regional bicycle boulevard crossing of I-5 along 1.65 miles on Illinois Street from Woburn west over I-5 to Cornwall Avenue bike lanes into downtown Bellingham. Fourth highest scoring Tier 1 project connects to Undine, St. Paul, and Kentucky/Nevada/Texas bike boulevards. 3.e. Grant Street Bike Boulevard: Illinois to Ohio $10,000 Design 2014-Build 2015 Tier 2 bicycle connection to Illinois bike boulevard, flashing crosswalk across Alabama, bike boulevard on Kentucky, bike lanes on Ohio and Meador, and planned climbing/shared lanes on Lincoln to Lakeway. 3.f. Michigan Street Bike Boulevard: Maryland to Texas $12,000 Design 2014-Build 2015 Tier 2 bicycle connection to Texas bike boulevard via pedestrian hybrid beacon (HAWK) signal constructed at Alabama/Michigan in Recommended TBD Non-Motorized Projects for g. Alderwood Ave Sidewalk and Bike Boulevard: W. Maplewood to MS $350,000 Design 2015-Build 2016 Tier 1 sidewalk gap, Tier 3 bicycle connection to bike lanes on Northwest and W. Maplewood. Completes sidewalk and bicycle network surrounding Shuksan Middle School and supports State grant application for sidewalk on east side of West Maplewood (TIP project #14). 3.h. Lincoln/Meador/Grant/Ohio Climbing Lane and Shared Lanes $163,120 Design 2015-Build 2016 Regional bicycle facility crossing of I-5 from Lakeway along Lincoln to Meador, State, Grant to bike lanes on Ohio Street, and west to Cornwall Avenue bike lanes into downtown Bellingham. Third highest scoring Tier 1 project in Draft Bicycle Master Plan, connects to Ohio St bike lanes, Grant, Ellis, and Kentucky/Nevada/Texas bike boulevards. Requires intersection improvements at Ohio/Grant. 3.i. Ellis Street Bike Boulevard: Illinois to Kentucky $25,000 Design 2015-Build 2016 Completes Tier 2 bicycle connection to Illinois bike boulevard, flashing crosswalk constructed across Alabama in 2015, bike boulevard on Kentucky, bike lanes on Ohio, intersection improvements at Ohio/Ellis, and multiuse trail over Whatcom Creek. 3.j. Moore-Texas Bike Boulevard: RR Trail to Nevada $12,000 Design 2015-Build 2016 Tier 3 bicycle connection to Texas bike boulevard via pedestrian hybrid beacon (HAWK) signal constructed at Alabama/Moore in 2015.

14 Project #4: Carl Cozier Safe School Routes (Lincoln/Potter intersection and Gladstone north sidewalk ) PROJECT NARRATIVE: Bellingham has been awarded $237,000 in federal Safe Route To School funding to complete a safe walking route in the Carl Cozier Elementary School attendance area. The project includes two separate elements, as follows: 1.) Curb extensions, ADA ramps, and marked crosswalks at the intersection of Lincoln/Potter at the north end of Carl Cozier Elementary School; and 2.) Construction of a new sidewalk with ADA ramp on the north side of Gladstone Street from Puget Street to St. Paul Street. Federal funds include design, engineering, and construction as well as funds specifically for a Safe Route To School education campaign. MULTIMODAL TRANSPORTATION BENEFITS: Curb extensions, ADA ramps, marked crosswalks, and sidewalk. PROJECT STATUS: Funded. In engineering & design phase. Construction July-August Yes, for local funds only No

15 Project #5: Lincoln Street Park-N-Ride Sidewalk Improvements PROJECT NARRATIVE: This porous concrete sidewalk will provide ADA-compliant sidewalk connectivity along the entire property frontage of Western Washington University's (WWU) Lincoln Creek Transportation Center, which is a park and ride facility that is served by Whatcom Transportation Authority (WTA) transit to WWU, downtown, and Mt. Vernon in Skagit County. This is a multiagency partnership between the City, WWU, WTA, and the Washington State Transportation Improvement Board (TIB) to construct ADA sidewalk on Bellingham s Primary Pedestrian Network. MULTIMODAL TRANSPORTATION BENEFITS: Sidewalks, crosswalks, transit stops. PROJECT STATUS: Interlocal Agreements 2014; PE & Design 2014; Construction scheduled Yes, for local funds only No

16 Project #6: Alabama Street Corridor, Phase 2 Multimodal Safety Improvements (Based on Conclusions of Phase 1 Feasibility Study) PROJECT NARRATIVE: Federal safety funds from invitation-only grant. From , Alabama experienced more vehicle collisions than any other road in Whatcom County except Guide- Meridian (SR 539). Heavy traffic on Alabama presents a challenge to north-south travel for pedestrians, bicyclists, and transit riders on Whatcom Transportation Authority (WTA) Route 331 Gold GO Line, which is the most productive transit route in the entire WTA system. From , Public Works worked with Fire, Police, WTA, Whatcom Council of Governments, consultants, and the public through a Phase 1 Feasibility Study, which made technical recommendations for reducing vehicle collisions and improving safety for all users of the Alabama corridor. On June 9, 2014, the Bellingham City Council directed Public Works to construct specific safety improvements on Alabama in MULTIMODAL TRANSPORTATION BENEFITS: Significant reduction in vehicle collisions; Five new signalized crossings for pedestrians, bicyclists, and transit riders; Bus stops relocated to crossings. PROJECT STATUS: Feasibility Study Completed ; Council public hearing and direction to PW staff April-June 2014; Design/Engineering 2014; Construction scheduled June-September No, 100% federal & resurface funds Not on Alabama corridor

17 Project #7: State/Laurel Intersection Pedestrian Safety Improvements PROJECT NARRATIVE: The intersection of State/Laurel will be reconstructed with curb extensions, new ADA ramps, marked crosswalks, and landscaping identical to pedestrian safety improvements at the State/Maple intersection. In addition, a new sidewalk will be constructed on the south side of Laurel from State Street to the alley, which routes the South Bay trail onto Laurel and then to the non-auto portion of Railroad Avenue to Maple Street and Depot Market Square. MULTIMODAL TRANSPORTATION BENEFITS: Curb extensions, ADA ramps, marked crosswalks, sidewalk south side of Laurel from State to alley/south Bay Trail. PROJECT STATUS: Funded, in design and engineering, construction summer TRANSPORTATION IMPACT FEES COLLLECTED No, 100% federally funded No

18 Project #8: Granary - Bloedel Avenue (Phase 1) Multimodal Arterial Improvements (Roeder to Commercial Street) PROJECT NARRATIVE: A new full standard arterial with sidewalks and bike lanes will be constructed on the southeast side of the Granary building and will serve as the primary multimodal access corridor to the northern portion of the redeveloped Waterfront District when Central Avenue is closed to vehicle traffic. Granary will be constructed from Roeder Avenue to Bloedel Avenue and then as close to Commercial Street as possible to allow the required transition down to existing waterfront grade. A new traffic signal with left-turn lanes will be constructed at the Granary/Roeder intersection. Actual alignment of this new arterial is subject to decisions made about the Granary building through the public process for the Waterfront District Master Plan. MULTIMODAL TRANSPORTATION BENEFITS: Sidewalks, crosswalks, bicycle lanes, traffic signal, turn lanes, increased access, safety, & efficiency. PROJECT STATUS: Funded. In engineering & design. Construction scheduled No, 100% federal funds Yes, Port of Bellingham to dedicate ROW

19 Project #9: Bloedel Avenue, Phase 2 Multimodal Arterial Improvements (Commercial to Cornwall Avenue) PROJECT NARRATIVE: A new minimum standard arterial connection will be constructed from the terminus of Granary-Bloedel south to Laurel Street and then to Cornwall Avenue. This interim connection will provide connectivity until a full-fledged arterial can be justified with new development in the redeveloped Waterfront District. A new railroad crossing will be necessary on interim Laurel and a traffic signal with left-turn lanes will be constructed at the Bloedel/Cornwall intersection. MULTIMODAL TRANSPORTATION BENEFITS Crosswalks, traffic signal, turn lanes, increased access, safety, & efficiency. PROJECT STATUS: Funded. In engineering & design. Construction scheduled Yes, local funds Yes, Port of Bellingham to dedicate ROW

20 Project #10: Arctic Avenue Multimodal Arterial Connection (W. Bakerview to Mahogany) PROJECT NARRATIVE: Arctic Avenue will create needed multimodal arterial access to serve land that has been zoned for commercial and industrial development since West Bakerview was constructed in the mid-1990 s. Arctic Avenue will connect West Bakerview Road to Mohogany Avenue and will include sidewalks and bike lanes on both sides. This project complements improvements that the City constructed in 2013 on the West Bakerview overpass of Interstate 5 and will support significant economic development in the northwestern portion of Bellingham and the Urban Growth Area. MULTIMODAL TRANSPORTATION BENEFITS Sidewalks, marked bicycle lanes, vehicle travel lanes, turn lanes, and possible future WTA transit route if ridership demand warrants. PROJECT STATUS: To be funded and constructed by private development in ? No, privately funded and constructed Yes, to be dedicated by private development

21 Project #11: James/Woodstock Intersection Safety Improvements (Woodstock/James) PROJECT NARRATIVE: James Street is being reconstructed as an urban multimodal corridor in 2014 between East Orchard Drive and Sunset Pond Park. In 2015, Squalicum Creek will be re-routed from its current outlet at the Woodstock/James intersection to a new stream channel flowing beneath the new bridge on James Street. Once the stream re-route is complete, the existing outlet can be blocked off and reconstruction of James/Woodstock will improve sight distance and safety by allowing through traffic to flow to Woodstock with stop-control installed at northbound James from Sunset Square. MULTIMODAL TRANSPORTATION BENEFITS: Sidewalks, bicycle lanes, center turn lane, intersection safety and efficiency, improvements to Sunset Pond Park access and parking lot. PROJECT STATUS (ES-318): PE & Design Complete. Construction scheduled This project must be purposely delayed until completion of both the 2014 James Street bridge and road reconstruction, as well as the 2015 Sqaulicum Creek Re-route between Sunset Pond and Bug Lake, which will mitigate impacts from James/Woodstock. Yes, for local funds only Yes

22 Project #12: Mahogany Avenue Multimodal Arterial Connection (Northwest Avenue to Pacific Highway) PROJECT NARRATIVE: Mahogany Avenue will create needed multimodal arterial access to serve land that has been zoned for commercial and industrial development since West Bakerview was constructed in the mid-1990 s as well as land zoned for residential development annexed to the City in This project creates east-west connectivity between Northwest Avenue and Pacific Highway and will support significant economic development in the northwestern portion of Bellingham. MULTIMODAL TRANSPORTATION BENEFITS Sidewalks, marked bicycle lanes, vehicle travel lanes, turn lanes at intersections, service and freight delivery, and possible future WTA transit route if ridership demand warrants. PROJECT STATUS: Partially funded. Possible mitigation funding from private development. Yes, for local funds expended Yes

23 Project #13: James/Bakerview Intersection Safety Improvements PROJECT NARRATIVE: East Bakerview is a principal arterial and major trucking route between the Irongate industrial area to I-5 and James Street is the only north-south secondary arterial between Sunset Drive and Kellogg Road. Increasing traffic volumes and lack of north-south left-turn lanes on James have contributed to an increase in speeding and collisions at the James/Bakerview intersection. Constructing an expandable multimodal roundabout will slow speeding vehicles, reduce collisions, and improve safety for all transportation users, including trucks and recreational trail users, while also providing long-term transportation capacity, as the King Mountain area continues develops over time. MULTIMODAL TRANSPORTATION BENEFITS: Sidewalks, crosswalk with pedestrian refuges, bicycle lanes, vehicle collision reduction, increased safety & efficiency of freight and goods movement. PROJECT STATUS: 60% Engineering and Design ; State and federal safety grant applications pending; If grants awarded, construction possible in Yes, for local funds Yes

24 Project #14: West Maplewood Avenue Multimodal Corridor Improvements (Northwest Avenue to Alderwood Avenue) PROJECT NARRATIVE: West Maplewood Avenue is an old concrete section of the former Pacific Highway through Bellingham that is in need of arterial resurfacing, marked bicycle lanes on both sides, and construction of new concrete curb, gutter, storm drains, and sidewalk that is missing along the east side from Northwest Avenue to Alderwood Avenue. Shuksan Middle School abuts West Maplewood and Birchwood Elementary School is less than ¼-mile away, which means that hundreds of school children walk along West Maplewood. WTA runs three individual transit routes (3, 4, and 55) along West Maplewood, all of which connect downtown to Cordata Station in north Bellingham. A major shopping center is located at the south end of West Maplewood at Northwest Avenue. MULTIMODAL TRANSPORTATION BENEFITS Sidewalk (east side), ADA curb ramps, crosswalks, marked bicycle lanes, and arterial resurfacing. PROJECT STATUS: Unfunded; Design & engineering 2015; State bicycle and pedestrian grant application pending; Construction scheduled July-August 2016 (Sidewalks depend on grant funding).? Resurfacing not eligible, Yes for sidewalks No

25 Project #15: West Horton Road Multimodal Corridor Extension, Phase 1; (Horton terminus to Aldrich Road) PROJECT NARRATIVE: Regional growth and development, including the development of a 30-acre Cordata Park with parking access from Horton requires that West Horton Road be extended as a minimum footprint secondary arterial street with bicycle lanes from the current terminus to Aldrich Road. Environmental impacts require land acquisition, off-site mitigation, minimum road prism footprint, and alternative design for a pin-pile pedestrian boardwalk similar to Fraser Street (pictured below). Dedicated left-turn lanes will be needed at the intersection of W. Horton/Aldrich. MULTIMODAL TRANSPORTATION BENEFITS: Increased access, safety, and connectivity for school children, pedestrians, park and trail users, bicyclists, transit riders, vehicles, and freight trucks. PROJECT STATUS: Feasibility studies, wetland delineations, & survey completed ; land acquisition & mitigation planning ; 60% PE & Design 2014; additional funding being sought. Yes, if local public funds are used No

26 Project #16: Boulevard Park to Cornwall Avenue Overwater Pedestrian Walkway PROJECT NARRATIVE: This Parks Department project will construct a 2,360 linear foot overwater pedestrian and bicycle boardwalk extension of the South Bay Trail at Boulevard Park to the new Cornwall Beach Park as part of the Bellingham Waterfront District redevelopment. An additional $2,500,000 in funding will be required before construction can occur. MULTIMODAL TRANSPORTATION BENEFITS Pedestrian and bicycle connection between Fairhaven and Waterfront District. PROJECT STATUS Parks Department. PE, Design, and Permitting. Construction pending additional funding. Parks Project, Not Eligible No

27 Project #17: Orchard Drive Multimodal Arterial & Bay to Baker Trail Connection beneath I-5 PROJECT NARRATIVE: Construct a multimodal arterial and trail connection from the corner of Birchwood Avenue/Squalicum Parkway generally along the former railroad bed (north of Bug Lake), through the railroad tunnel beneath Interstate 5, to James/Orchard north of Sunset Pond Park These new east-west arterial and trail connections will enhance regional transportation circulation for all modes between rapidly-growing northern Bellingham, St Joseph s Hospital, and central Bellingham. Construction of this arterial street will ease pressure on the Interstate interchanges at Meridian and Sunset and is the last opportunity for a grade-separated crossing of Interstate 5 in Bellingham. MULTIMODAL TRANSPORTATION BENEFITS: Sidewalk north side, on-street bicycle lanes both sides, off-street multi-use Bay-to-Baker trail, improved access and emergency response time to St Joseph hospital, potential transit route, grade-separated multimodal crossing of Interstate 5 barrier. PROJECT STATUS: 60% Design Engineering 2014; Squalicum Re-route scheduled 2015; Additional funding being sought and Public-Private partnerships being explored. Yes, if local public funds are used Yes, for both trail and street

28 Project #18: James Street Multimodal Safety Improvements (East Orchard to East Bakerview) PROJECT NARRATIVE: James Street is the only north- south transportation corridor serving northcentral Bellingham between Meridian (SR 539) and Hannegan, which is already zoned for up to 2,000 new housing units. James Street also provides access to Sunset Pond Park between Sunset and East Bakerview. Resurfacing, elimination of a sight distance issue on a hill, and improvement to urban secondary arterial street standards with sidewalks, bicycle lanes, turn lanes, enclosed drainage, and street lighting from East Orchard Drive north to Kellogg Road. MULTIMODAL TRANSPORTATION BENEFITS: Sidewalks, bicycle lanes, turn lanes, increased access, safety, sight distance, and efficiency. PROJECT STATUS: PE, Design beginning Additional funding will be sought. Yes, for local funds Unknown

29 Project #19: North James Street Multimodal Arterial Connection (Gooding Avenue to Van Wyck Road) PROJECT NARRATIVE: James Street currently terminates at Gooding Avenue, but the Transportation Element of the Bellingham Comprehensive Plan identifies the need for James to be extended north to Van Wyck Road as a full standard secondary arterial. James Street is the only northsouth transportation corridor serving north-central Bellingham between Meridian (SR 539) and Hannegan, which is already zoned for up to 2,000 new housing units. In addition to supporting the development planned for the King Mountain Neighborhood, this northern extension of James Street will provide another north-south corridor parallel to Meridian (SR 539), which will help to ease some of the northbound evening and weekend traffic congestion. MULTIMODAL TRANSPORTATION BENEFITS: Pedestrian sidewalks, bike lanes, center turn lanes at intersections, regional multimodal transportation connectivity, and potential future transit route. PROJECT STATUS: Private developer constructing first phase 2014 with King Mountain subdivision? Yes, if local public funds are used Yes, private development to dedicate

30 PROJECT NARRATIVE Project #20: Northwest/W. Bakerview Intersection Safety Improvements (North leg: W. Bakerview to Aldrich) Construct a new northbound drop/right-turn lane from West Bakerview to Aldrich Road to enhance safety, reduce existing traffic congestion, and accommodate additional infill development in the Bakerview corridor. This arterial enhancement will provide additional safety for both bicyclists and vehicles crossing Bakerview, will reduce the significant amount of existing northbound traffic congestion that backs up along Northwest Avenue from the intersection each day, and will benefit regional transportation circulation for all modes in the northwestern portion of Bellingham. MULTIMODAL TRANSPORTATION BENEFITS Sidewalk, bicycle lane, improved safety, reduced congestion, regional circulation benefits. PROJECT STATUS: Unfunded Yes, if local public funds are used No

31 Project #21: Commercial Green Loop Multimodal Improvements (Bloedel Avenue to Shoreline) PROJECT NARRATIVE: A new arterial loop connection will be constructed west of Bloedel Avenue with park greens in the center of the loop. The Commercial Green Loop will serve as the primary western multimodal access in the early phases of the long-term redevelopment of the Waterfront District. MULTIMODAL TRANSPORTATION BENEFITS: Sidewalks, crosswalks, bicycle lanes, bus pullouts where possible, turn lanes, increased access, safety, & efficiency. PROJECT STATUS: Construction schedule is uncertain pending a master plan, additional funding, and actual development. Yes, if local public funds are used Yes, Port of Bellingham to dedicate

32 Project #22: Northshore Drive Non-Motorized Improvements (Britton Rd to City limits) PROJECT NARRATIVE: A 5-foot sidewalk currently exists on the north side of Northshore Drive from Britton Road to Academy Street 1,580 linear feet (0.3 mile). This project would add a pervious concrete sidewalk and bike lane to the east side of Northshore Drive from Academy to the City limits 3,800 linear feet ( 0.72 mile) and a pervious bike lane to the west side of Northshore Drive from Britton Road to the City limits 5,460 linear feet ( 1.03 mile). This would result in the same cross section that exists on Northshore Drive between Alabama and Poplar. Storm water treatment, landscaping impacts, driveway slopes, topography and utility pole relocation are expected to be challenging and expensive along this section of Northshore Drive. MULTIMODAL TRANSPORTATION BENEFITS Pervious concrete sidewalk and bike lanes in addition to existing vehicle travel lanes. PROJECT STATUS: Unfunded. Yes, if local transportation funds used Unknown

33 Project #23: West Bakerview/Interstate 5 New Northbound On-Ramp (Eastside of freeway: Pacific Highway to mainline Interstate 5) PROJECT NARRATIVE: The 2011 WSDOT Value Planning Study (VPS) for the West Bakerview/I- 5 Interchange identified alternatives to the recommended $45 million Single Point Urban Interchange (SPUI) in recognition that it is unlikely to ever be funded. The VPS identified $3.5 million in low-cost improvements, which were constructed by Bellingham in 2013 with funding contributions from Whatcom County, EDI, Port of Bellingham, Fred Meyer, TIF assessments from private developers, and Washington TIB. The VPS also identified a new northbound on-ramp on the east side of I-5 as a viable alternative that would improve multimodal safety and mobility, reduce significant traffic congestion across the I-5 overpass, enhance regional multimodal transportation circulation, and would continue to support economic development in northwestern Bellingham. MULTIMODAL TRANSPORTATION BENEFITS: Reduced traffic congestion on I-5 overpass, maintain freight and goods movement and on-time WTA transit service. PROJECT STATUS: Unfunded. Work with WSDOT to complete Interchange Justification Report. Yes, for local funding Yes